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In our previous newsletters, we explored the fundamentals of protecting your intellectual property (IP) rights, such as identifying protectable assets to navigating registration procedures and period of validity.

In modern times, litigation which has hitherto been the principal method of resolving commercial disputes is now being complemented by other methods of dispute resolution.

In Nigeria, where at least six out of ten persons own a business or a product, the importance of registering a trademark cannot be overstated.

A registered trademark is a recognizable name or design that is used to identify and set one product or service apart from another.

Trademark search is conducted with the name of the trademark and its logo.

While the role of technology transfer in the economic development of Nigeria cannot be downplayed, it is worthy to note that technology transfers in Nigeria can be better maximized with emergence of Nigerian brands pursuant to such transfers rather than merely serving as extensions or local branches for foreign brands.

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As the most populous African nation, Nigeria continues to attract an increasing number of foreign investments annually. In 2020, the United Nations reported that Nigeria's inflow...

Karekpen Limited (the "Client") instructed TNP, an accredited Trade Marks, Patent and Designs Agent to file its trade mark at the Trade Marks Registry (the "Registry"). TNP successfully filed the Client's trade mark...

Over the past 50 to 60 years, the laws, and regulations applicable to intellectual property rights (IPRs) and intellectual property (IP) practice in Nigeria...

Behind every product, service, or business, there is an intellectual property component. This is not any different for sport business. By sport businesses, we mean all commercial activities in sports.

The story surrounding the trademark infringement posted by popular IG comedian and Skit Maker ‘Sabinus' broke on Monday, 30th June, 2022.

There are several ways in which a business can protect its trade mark in Nigeria. One way is enforcing the statutory obligation in the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA).

Trademarks are distinctive or unique marks used or proposed to be used in relation to goods, to indicate a connection in the course of trade with persons...

The protection of trade marks in Nigeria has been guaranteed since 1967. Ultimately, this protection guarantees the rights of the trademark owner against unauthorized use by a third party.

Many may wonder what link exists between intellectual property and consumer protection to warrant our review of the laws relating to the latter in this series.

Business operations are no longer territorial but have now become integrated on a global scale, birthing multinational companies globally. Consequently, these entities...

Registering a trademark confers on the proprietor exclusive rights to use the registered trademark. Thus, trademark proprietors can institute trademark infringement...